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<blockquote data-quote="rsbukowski" data-source="post: 5424935" data-attributes="member: 605797"><p>Alright, the second coming of information for 2008:</p><p></p><p>PANASONIC:</p><p></p><p>Panasonic CQ-RX400U is there only USB - CD - BT HU...</p><p></p><p>USB: 999 files ; 255 Folders</p><p></p><p>CD: 256 Folders w/ 999 files. Not sure how this could be done..</p><p></p><p>Very similiar to JVC's unit plus the BT which is nice. Wasn't impressed with the overall look or anything but it does get the job done and I'm not reviewing products since I can't actually get hands on.</p><p></p><p>SONY:</p><p></p><p>Sony is very limited unfortunately. No unit has both BT and USB. But their usb capabilities are similar to kenwoods HU models. They do have BT and Ipod adapter for Ipod fans, but thats not what we are trying to do here.</p><p></p><p>Sony GT620UUSB</p><p></p><p>Maximum # of 65,535 Files ; USB Maximum # of 128 Folders ; USB Maximum # of 8 Layers . Not sure how many files per folder but you can expect 255 to 999.</p><p></p><p>CLARION</p><p></p><p>Note: Tech support was not open during research</p><p></p><p>Finally Clarion, has left us with multiple options and even different amounts of files depending on what model you purchase.</p><p></p><p>These units seem very good suprisingly as I've found them to be a japan company only making products in china...hm...</p><p></p><p>Both Dot displays where no where near impressive...but we are looking for HD hookup right?</p><p></p><p>Their flagship is DXZ785USB which their specs were held from website.</p><p></p><p>However their middline products have good playback capability</p><p></p><p>The DXZ585USB ; DXZ385USB offers 130,560* songs through usb.</p><p></p><p>Interesting enough Clarions lower end model DB285USB ; offer only 65,025 songs. With indication of file structure limits or folder/file limits.</p><p></p><p>The manuals do not mention full capability and they are closed as I write this so you'll be on your own to discover Clarions possibilities.</p><p></p><p>To conclude this Head Unit lab report as it has turned out to be. I would honestly wait for the CES show of 2009 and see what comes out new for the same price a head unit would of cost you at the beginning of this year. $350/$400.</p><p></p><p>But if it comes down to it, as it is for myself.</p><p></p><p>The 65K songs on my kenwood will work until I feel its upgradeable. The only one worth considering outside with similiar features is the Panasonic RX400U or the Clarion DXZ785USB which seems like a sharp looking unit with a bucket load of features.</p><p></p><p>Kenwoods BT838U bluetooth is prolly a 5/10 outside the city &amp; 6/10 in the city. The other end user complains of uncontrolled loud volume and high static. I think for what it is, deff worth the deal with the HU so I'm not complaining.</p><p></p><p>Good searching...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rsbukowski, post: 5424935, member: 605797"] Alright, the second coming of information for 2008: PANASONIC: Panasonic CQ-RX400U is there only USB - CD - BT HU... USB: 999 files ; 255 Folders CD: 256 Folders w/ 999 files. Not sure how this could be done.. Very similiar to JVC's unit plus the BT which is nice. Wasn't impressed with the overall look or anything but it does get the job done and I'm not reviewing products since I can't actually get hands on. SONY: Sony is very limited unfortunately. No unit has both BT and USB. But their usb capabilities are similar to kenwoods HU models. They do have BT and Ipod adapter for Ipod fans, but thats not what we are trying to do here. Sony GT620UUSB Maximum # of 65,535 Files ; USB Maximum # of 128 Folders ; USB Maximum # of 8 Layers . Not sure how many files per folder but you can expect 255 to 999. CLARION Note: Tech support was not open during research Finally Clarion, has left us with multiple options and even different amounts of files depending on what model you purchase. These units seem very good suprisingly as I've found them to be a japan company only making products in china...hm... Both Dot displays where no where near impressive...but we are looking for HD hookup right? Their flagship is DXZ785USB which their specs were held from website. However their middline products have good playback capability The DXZ585USB ; DXZ385USB offers 130,560* songs through usb. Interesting enough Clarions lower end model DB285USB ; offer only 65,025 songs. With indication of file structure limits or folder/file limits. The manuals do not mention full capability and they are closed as I write this so you'll be on your own to discover Clarions possibilities. To conclude this Head Unit lab report as it has turned out to be. I would honestly wait for the CES show of 2009 and see what comes out new for the same price a head unit would of cost you at the beginning of this year. $350/$400. But if it comes down to it, as it is for myself. The 65K songs on my kenwood will work until I feel its upgradeable. The only one worth considering outside with similiar features is the Panasonic RX400U or the Clarion DXZ785USB which seems like a sharp looking unit with a bucket load of features. Kenwoods BT838U bluetooth is prolly a 5/10 outside the city & 6/10 in the city. The other end user complains of uncontrolled loud volume and high static. I think for what it is, deff worth the deal with the HU so I'm not complaining. Good searching... [/QUOTE]
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